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"For any child fortunate enough to have this generous book...the kings and heroes of ancient legend will remain forever matter-of-fact; the pictures interpret the text literally and are full of detail and witty observation."--…

Two Native American writers tell nine stories about how the world was created, about their own ancestors, animals, and nature, about the lessons of the Creator and the great Iroquois Peacemaker. These Iroquois legends embody traditional wisdom and spiritual values and connect present experience…

Goldilocks and the Three Bears offers children ages 3 to 8 all of the fun their parents had when they first read about the little girl with the golden curls who turned the Bears'' house upside down. Now, children will enjoy her mishaps as she looks for the perfect bowl of porridge, the perfect…

Sitting down to a daily family meal has long been a tradition for billions of people. But in every corner of the world this age-old custom is rapidly changing. From increased trade between countries to the expansion of global food corporations like Kraft and Nestlé, current events are…

Abenaki poet and novelist Joseph Bruchac has collected 25 tales from various native American traditions. These stories instill a caring respect for the environment, a wonder at the forces of the earth, and a love for the creatures that fly, walk and swim about us. The tribal source of each tale is…

Tomie dePaola matches his storytelling talent with the richly patterned artwork of Claire Ewart to provide a tale that brings magnificent detail and feeling to this Middle Eastern fable of loss overcome by art. Full color.

"The Sword And The Stone" recreates, against the background of magnificent pageantry and dark magic that was medieval England, the education and training of young King Arthur, who was to become the greatest of Britain''s legendary rulers. Growing up in a colorful world peopled by knights in armor…

When the ten sons (suns) of Di Jun decide that they will no longer make their solitary journeys across the sky each day but instead walk together, their father is afraid the combined heat will destroy the earth.

Sometimes everyday life presents teens with questions that can seem overwhelming. How do I know if I''m making the right decision? How can I deal with one more change in my life? Why can''t get across what I really mean? The Life Skills series looks at issues that almost every teen faces and…